Youth Development Leader I

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who cares deeply about the well-being of Juneaus youth thrives in a busy and sometimes chaotic youth center environment and is non-judgmental and welcoming to all. We are looking for someone who has a sense of humor is creative and willing to come up with ideas for activities that youth will enjoy and works well with other team members.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The ZGYC team is a fun group! The workplace is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness connection and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our workplace. We are dedicated and committed to being in services to our community while we also have fun doing it.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position is located downtown at the Zach Gordon Youth Center. Hours are primarily 12:00pm-8:00pm with one 1:00pm-9:00pm shift weekly and the occasional 10:00am-6:oopm Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

In this position you will be working directly with youth organizing and leading activities that support youth in making healthy choices and meaningful connections. You will be greeting patrons at the door and tracking attendance. You will be working with partners to provide an array of activities and events and you will be cooking and counseling and having lots of fun! This is a critical position in the day to day operations of the youth center. You will be building and maintaining relationships with teens and youth in middle and elementary school. You will be working with a team that is committed to Juneaus youth and creating a more equitable community. You will be doing some paperwork and data entry and you will be making sure the youth center is safe for all. You will answer the phone and facilitate rentals of the facility from time to time.

Education:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent; First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment; and any combination of work experience or post-secondary education totaling three (3) months in any field.

Substitute:One course from an accredited college in a human related field may substitute for experience. A secondary degree in any field will also substitute for experience.

Note:

Under Alaska Statute 12.62.160 (9) Appointments to this position are offered conditionally pending the results of a criminal records report (Non-FBI). Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Max Blust

Phone Number: 907.586.2635

Email:

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Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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